The Discarnates (異人たちとの夏) is a 1988 Japanese fantasy drama mystery film directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi from a screenplay by Shin'ichi Ichikawa, based on a novel Strangers by Taichi Yamada. Produced and distributed by Shochiku, the film was released in Japan on September 15, 1988. It was screened at the 16th Moscow International Film Festival where it competed for the Golden St. George but lost to Maurizio Nichetti's The Icicle Thief.

Plot

Hideo Harada is a TV drama writer who lives alone in an apartment after his divorce from his wife. While researching places for his written teleplay, he quickly recognized that he was in Asakusa, his childhood home. When he entered the theater, he began noticing a man whom he was familiar with, only to find out that it was his long-deceased father, Hidekichi. Hidekichi invites his son to his home where he lives with his wife Fusako.

Cast

Awards

31st Blue Ribbon Awards 13th Hochi Film Award 16th Moscow International Film Festival 10th Yokohama Film Festival